It seems like broadband has made us heavy handed emailers. Yesterday, someone just sent me a 26 meg file via email. Ouch. It took my program about fifteen minutes on a weak wireless broadband connection to pick it up. Meanwhile, other messages that were timely patiently waited in cue. What if I was on dialup …

I’ve been behind on my blogging duties recently. My work on my new book is totally consuming my attention and time. But that is no excuse. A good blog gives you something to think about at least five times a week. That was the most consistent piece of advice I’ve received from successful bloggers in …

Think about this idea for Friday: no emails. No checking them, no sending them. If you want to get business done, pick up the phone or go see people. Think it is a crazy idea? Check out this article about companies that are doing this and finding incredible cultural benefits from such a wild program. …

I’m writing my next book on how one person, regardless of rank, can help influence their company to do the right thing for employees, communities or the planet. So far, I’ve found some great stories, such as the Barbara Waugh/HP story. I’ve heard about an attorney at a software company convinced her product developers to …

OK — this isn’t exactly business or life advice, but it is funny. My good friend Mark is in Japan right now on tour, and he sent me this video. It is a demonstration of an amazing breakthrough product, a keyboard that also contains a drum machine. I know the logline sounds mundane, but the …

One of the things that Nick Morgan and his fabulous book (Working The Room) taught me was to rehearse for every speech that I ever give. In my case, this is really important because I have a unique audience almost every day that calls for customization on my part. If you give your speech either …

I just finished reading the novel Ismael by Daniel Quinn, and it blew me away. The book was recommended to me by Ray Anderson, Chairman of Interface. He’s read it ten times and it has changed his paradigm about EVERYTHING. I’m sure I’ll read it a few times too – as the book has had …

I finally got a chance to drive a Toyota Prius last week in greater Washington DC. I had to rent a car from Avis to get to a few speaking gigs in the area, and they gave me the Prius. What a ride! Once I got over the quietness of it, I fell in love …

A few years ago, a friend gave me a compilation CD called “Buddha Bar.” It is produced by DJ Raven at the world famous Buddha Bar in Paris. I loved it! It featured lounge, jet set and frech funk music with a sense of style. The music captures the essence of the good life. Since …

With football season underway, I thought I’d post this time saving reminder about games. This applies to big games you want to see, such as a your favorite college team or Sunday/Monday night football. The sports media gang is smug in their belief that, unlike American Idol, they are TIVO-proof. You have to watch the …